For example, on my first rail trip to europe in 2010, i visited five countries which is a. The information is required by rail europe to process your subscription to rail europe newsletter. Eurail global pass is the most complete rail pass to discover all of europe by train. Eurail pass, a complete guide train travel europe lemonicks. Travel across the european continent for 1, 2, or 3 weeks with europe rail tickets.
Search european train deals, travel information, and the right eurail pass for you. Concise printed timetables, maps and guides for rail services in europe european rail timetable the continuing spread of coronavirus is having an unprecedented effect on. Our selfservice lets you make reservations for many trains in europe. The eurail global pass offers consecutiveday firstclass travel in europe. Eurail timetable 2010 pdf the rail planner is a free and convenient app that provides offline access to the european train timetables. Europe travel 201 by ryan huber nantes summer 2010 the goal here is to give you some advice as to how you might want to go about planning some of your travel once in europe. The eurail rail tickets are only available to nonresidents, its a condition of purchase that you provide proof of residency by way of having your ticket sent to your home country so you cannot purchase them in europe. It is a gold mine of information and knowledge and, above all, a.
The first one is a good general guide book and the second one is a timetable for all of the eurail trains. Eurail travel guide book fodors travel talk forums. Jan 02, 2020 eurail travelers guide english eurail travelers guide english. You may also pick up fodors europe, but if you only want to carry 2 books, then get the first 2. I bought the eurail global pass and there is no way to book train. When does the summer schedule go up for direct trains in spain for the following legs. You can buy thalys passholder tickets online at as explained here. Rail passes can be booked for travel in one specific country or you can choose one of a few preselected countryregion combinations. The information here will help you choochoose wisely.
Rail europe has a great travel planner tool that will help you decide if the eurail pass will save you money and can help decide which ticket to buy also, be prepared to pay reservation fees in some countries although you have a eurail pass, there is sometimes a supplementary fee to secure your reservation marked with r on train schedules. Laverne fergusonkosinski author of europe by eurail 2010. The best books on europe five books expert recommendations. This timetested and readerfriendly guide, newly revised and updated, is packed with all the information you need on more than ninety rail trips. So i dont have much to share about them, but they sounded good. Sample of a timetable taken from the eurail timetable book. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Certain trains in europe require an advance reservation. Unfortunately lonely planet started publishing a book in 2010 with a somewhat similar title, discover europe. How to save money traveling europe by train eurail blog. The history of the european union 2010 european union. It includes a guide to using eurail passes, types of eurail passes and many more things. Plan your eurotrip with eurail planner, the free rail planning tool.
Nbnthe definitive guide to european train travel europe by eurail has been the train travelers onestop source for visiting europes cities and countries by rail for more than forty years. It was organisations like rail europe, along with the interrail and. If you book trains that are not available in the selfservice the fee is 3 euros per train, per traveler. Jan 01, 2018 europe by eurail has been the train travelers onestop source for visiting europe s cities and countries by rail for more than forty years. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Trying to book online for travel in spain june th to june 22nd without any luck. For example, in my first rail trip to europe in, i visited five countries. Book with the leading source for rail passes in europe. Jan 25, 2017 watch europes landscapes and vivid scenery change by the minute, right outside your train window. Check out the ultimate rail travel guide, called seat 61. Researched and written by two of europe s leading travel writers. Packed with practical information, stepbystep directions, an.
The eurail select pass was discontinued for sale at the end of 2018. For example, poland, serbia, and montenegro currently will not honor the eurail pass. Do eurail trains and eurail passes save your money. We tend to think of europe as western europe and that was exacerbated by the cold war. Its kaleidoscopic blend of history, politics, and personal experience creates a truly interdisciplinary, and, in my opinion, highly rewarding, genre. Eurail passes are useful if youre going to be traveling across more than one or two european countries, or planning to travel on trains for more than a couple of single trips, because eurail passes may save money over single europe train tickets.
Good travel writing makes for the ideal travelling companion. Find out how to make seat reservations on european trains before you travel. Eticket reservations can be booked up to 3 hours before the trains departure. Eurail passes are convenient, too you can buy one before you leave the u. Using the timetable below, you can make reservations for most european trains. Our search means you can compare and book trains in europe, the u. Discover the hidden treasures of zagreb pass used for this trip.
As an alternative to a railpass, pointtopoint tickets can be a good budget option. This comprehensive guide provides the latest information on fares, schedules, and pass options, as well as detailed. Eurail global pass youth isic and ise promotion exclusively for isic international student identity card and ise international student exchange card holders book a 15 day eurail global pass youth and get 2 extra days free. Rail europe agent said the schedule is changing and cant book until schdeule goes up but she didnt say when.
See where you can go and why exploring europe by train is an unforgettable experience. Europe by eurail has been the train travelers onestop source. If youre over 60, discounted rates are available for some passes and specific trains. Slovenia, croatia, slovakia, austria, czech republic, germany, netherlands, france reanna smith want to explore europe by train. Europe by eurail 2020 by laverne fergusonkosinski goodreads. When trying to book a vacation from afar without having to be in an organized tour, local information is essential. More than 7 billion passengers have traveled around europe annually since 2010. Dec 11, 2014 not all countries fall into the eurail program. How to tour europe by train kindle edition by fergusonkosinski, laverne. Having had a firsthand knowledge of using a eurail pass in a variety of situations, we would like to share all our experiences, tips and tricks. Fodors travel talk forums eurail passes, reservations and.
Europe by eurail has been the train travelers onestop. The guidebook europe by rail is the definitive guide to the best routes and places to visit, along with tips on ticketing, fares and accommodation. Book a rail pass now and travel up to 17 months later. Discover train travel in europe with our convenient and affordable eurail pass. Mar 15, 2018 guest blogger and financial expert jackie edwards shares tips on budget travel with eurail. Ricks book europe through the back door 2010, in the section railpasses vs. A new story collection by one of hungarys top writers and war correspondents, set mostly in the contemporary middle east. Also, several other multicountry regional passes remain available. Heres everything youll need to succeed at booking train travel in europe. It is the first country to hold the presidency under the lisbon treaty and the new trio presidency system that sees spain work with the next two countries to hold the office, belgium and hungary. Book now and enjoy the flexibility of traveling 17 months later in europe with our eurail. Europe by eurail has been the train travelers onestop source for visiting europe s cities and countries by rail for more than thirty years. Rail passes can be booked for travel in one specific country or you can choose one of a.
Laverne fergusonkosinski is the author of europe by eurail 2015 3. When you book through our selfservice this is 2 euros per traveler, per train. In accordance with the french data protection act act n 7817 of 6 january 1978, you have the right to oppose, access, change, correct and delete the information held about you. Touring europe by train by laverne fergusonkosinski. The comprehensive travel guide europe by eurail 2010 is an essential item for planning a trip in europe. Researched and written by two of europes leading travel writers. Since 2010, railpass holders do not need to reserve a seat on. Book your interrail pass before march 31th and get 10 % off bit. This comes from my own personal experience i planned, by myself, most of the weekend trips i went on and experiences ive heard from others. Paper ticket reservations have to be booked at least 6 days before the trains departure when a train cant be booked through our selfservice, you can find alternative ways to book your. Granada to seville seville to madrid madrid to girona.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Rail passes and train travel faq rick steves europe. Again, our sense of europe tends to be very much western european focused, especially in britain. Northern europe legend travel times eurails product range consists of 4 pass types. Europe by eurail, 2019 touring europe by train book. Many visitors to europe choose trains as the most convenient, most scenic, and least stressful way to see the continent. Eurail timetable 2010 pdf eurail timetable 2010 pdf download direct download. Coronavirus covid19 for the latest updates, all details on booking flexibility, and answers to. This comprehensive guide, newly revised and updated, provides the latest information on fares, schedules, and pass options, as well as detailed information on more than ninety specific rail excursions. Guest blogger and financial expert jackie edwards shares tips on budget travel with eurail. I am going to europe for a 5 week whirlwind tour from mid december. Europe by eurail, 2019 book pima county public library.
For visitors committed to this classic, ecofriendly mode of travel, eurail is an alternative to buying local railroad tickets in individual european countries. The eurail timetable comes with your eurailpass and is also available at any eurail aid office in. Like any rail pass, the purpose of the eurail pass is to save the individual money by giving them a one off payment for a certain amount of use rather than their having to buy train tickets each time they want to make a journey. Be sure to check the appropriate box when you check out. Use the eurail timetable to start planning your european rail trip. Eurail travelers guide english eurail travelers guide english. Using a eurail pass is it possible to travel within or between european countries for a single discounted price. Below are quotes from page 100 of the 2010 edition indicates some sentences have been omitted. Reserving seats with a eurail pass train travel forum. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The complete guide on how to use your eurail pass in 2020 and. For cnet reporter daniel terdiman, taking trains all over europe using a eurail pass is both a reminder of great past travels and of the. Based on your trip itinerary, will you be better off buying pointtopoint tickets or a rail pass. Europe eurail travel guide book i have done a little research on the eurail system on the internet, but would really like to purchase a eurail guidebook.
Eurail also offers youth passes, with discounts on secondclass rail travel for travelers between the ages of 16 and 25. Use our route planner to map out your journey around europe and book the best accommodation. Pointtopoint tickets, does cover some of the points discussed in this thread. The other thing about this book is that norman davies started off as a historian of poland. In the summer of 2010, photographer brandon stanton began an. Youll also find a wealth of practical traintravel tips. Thinking about traveling around europe by train in 2019. Fortunately the eurail global pass, which covers nearly all of continental europe, is now available at prices similar to select pass prices, but without requiring passholders to restrict their train travel to just a few countries. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Book now and enjoy the flexibility of traveling 17 months later in europe with our eurail pass. I cannot wait to take the trip and report back on what the book has revealed. Try the eurail global pass offering train travel in 31 different countries including great britain.
In europe by geert mak this book is a journey both through presentday europe and through time. Packed with practical information, step by step directions, an. Some legs of travel are so popular that they require you to book in advance. You can book point to point with raileurope etc, but the only reason to really use raileurope eurail is to get one of the global or select passes not to book point to point trips. Guide books and maps tomes for travel in europe michelin, lonely planet, rick steves, fodors, frommers, lets go, rough guides. Touring europe by train by laverne fergusonkosinski europe eurail 2010. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jul 07, 2011 europe by eurail is the best way to travel. Ljubljana, slovenia, to rome, for example, is an overnight train that fills up so regularly that you are required to book your spot. Mainly, you will be sleeping on trains at night and sightseeing during the day.
Spain takes over the rotating presidency of the council of the european union for the fourth time. Touring europe by train paperback or softback at the best online prices at ebay. Travel across europe and discover 33 countries by train with eurail. If you want to book ahead and know exactly the route you want to book, best to do it via the train companies website. Exceptions are spain, the uk, portugal, bulgaria, serbia, greece and the baltic. In north america, rail europe which sold the very first eurail passes way back in 1959 has since the early 1930s played a seminal role in shaping americans perceptions of europe as a potential travel destination. I am on a fairly tight schedule, and i am scared if i dont reserve some trains in advance, i may miss my train or it may be fully booked. Fodors travel talk forums eurail passes, reservations.